April, 2012

From The Organic View

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David Vetter: The Divine Connection In Organic Farming - Apr 02,2012

"All things are connected. Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.” - Chief Seattle.

When it comes to our food, there is a divine presence in nature that cannot be denied. The good health of the environment has afforded human beings the luxury of organic sustainable nourishment long before mankind decided to perfect what has already been perfected by nature with the introduction of GMO’s. Only with good soil health can we produce the life giving food which we need as humans to survive. With the relentless goal to please shareholders, regardless of the potential and proven catastrophic effects, the agro-chemical companies have pushed their propaganda, insisting that without their technology, we will not be able to produce enough food to feed what they claim is an overpopulated world. While most people are somewhat familiar with GMO’s, the companion technology, neonicotinoids, makes them one dynamic duo that makes their existence in nature sheer ecocide: a crime against all living beings. Organic agricultural leaders such as David Vetter have been advocating organics for decades. Organic agriculture is not only better for the environment but is better for human health and is more economic. David is the past president of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), contributed to the development of organic standards, has conducted organic farm and processor inspections, and has reviewed applications and inspections for certification domestically and internationally. Dave now runs Grain Place Foods milling. He received a BS in agronomy from UNL and Masters in Divinity. Although he never intended to be a preacher, Dave sees a connection between farming and spirituality. Dave has built the business into a $4.2 million enterprise with 21 employees.

Mark Crutcher: Maafa 21 - Apr 03,2012

According to Merriam-Webster, eugenics is defined as ascience that deals with the improvement (as by control of human mating) of hereditary qualities of a race or breed. Mark Crutcher produced a documentary called MAAFA21, which focuses on eugenics in the African-American community. The title comes from the Swahili term "Maafa", which means "tragedy" or "disaster", and is used to describe the centuries of oppression of African people, globally, during slavery, apartheid and colonial rule. "21" refers to the maafa of the 21st century. With the terminal disease rates within the African-American community, it almost seems to be expected that inevitably their fate should be tied in to a disease that is caused by diet or environment. Maafa21 seeks to prove that with the eugenics movement, African-Americans are being targeted even at an earlier point in life, straight from the womb. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to Mark Crutcher to discuss Maafi21. Stay tuned!

F William Engdahl -GMO’s & Eugenics: Is There A Connection? - Apr 04,2012

“Control oil and you control the nations; control food and you control the people…” Henry Kissinger.

In F. William Engdahl’s book, Seeds of Destruction, Engdahl explores the topic of population growth and the concerns about national security. He takes a historical encyclopedic approach to demonstrate the power of food as the new choice weapon. As disturbing as the subject of eugenics may be, there is concern whether this agenda is very much alive and part of the hidden agenda of genetic manipulation. Author, William Engdahl, a leading economist and analyst of geopolitics, has written about the issues pertaining to energy, politics and economics for over 30 years. He contributes regularly to publications like Japans Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Foresight magazine, Grants Investor.com, European Banker and Business Banker International. Hes also a frequent speaker at geopolitical, economic and energy related international conferences and is a distinguished Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization where he contributes regularly. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to F. William Engdahl. Stay tuned!

Lauren Chattman -Bread Making: A Home Course - Apr 05,2012

There is nothing better than the mouth watering flavor of freshly baked bread. As more and more people opt to make their own food, the art of bread making has become a renewed trend amongst connoisseurs and conscious consumers alike. With the abundance of ingredients available online and in most supermarkets, baking your own bread can be fun and delicious. It also helps you to reconnect with your food as you source ingredients. In Bread Making: A Home Course, Lauren Chattman has created the ultimate guide for you to learn techniques for making a wide variety of breads such as simple breads, sourdough starters, straight doughs, yeasted pre-ferments, flatbreads, whole grain breads, and bread machine baking. It is a great book for foodies and also a fun way to teach kids about baking! Each chapter also includes a Q & A section that addresses questions and concerns encountered by beginning bakers. Lauren Chattman is a cookbook author and former professional pastry chef who has written 10 books, including Bread Making and The Baking Answer Book. She has collaborated with former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier on Dessert University and with Daniel Leader on Local Breads, which won an IACP award. She can be seen demonstrating baking techniques on www.howdini.com. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Sag Harbor, New York. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to Lauren Chattman. Stay tuned!

Rev Mitchell C. Hescox -Mercury & The Unborn - Apr 06,2012

Approximately 1 in every 6 babies in the USA are born with harmful mercury levels in their blood. Consumption of fish contaminated by mercury is the main route of human exposure. The mercury drops from the air into the water system, where fish we eat eventually take it up. Mercury is extremely toxic to the brain and nervous system, especially to the rapidly developing brain of the unborn child during early pregnancy. When a pregnant woman eats mercury-contaminated fish, the mercury in the fish enters the mother’s blood stream. Once in the mother’s bloodstream, mercury can move directly across the placenta to enter the body of her unborn child. One of the body’s protective shields against damage to the brain, called “the blood-brain barrier,” is not fully developed until the first year of life. Thus, in the unborn child, mercury can cross this incomplete barrier and accumulate in the brain, causing developmental disabilities and brain damage resulting in lowered intelligence and learning problems. This has lifetime implications. One study found that “the resulting loss of intelligence causes diminished economic productivity that persists over the entire lifetime of these children.” The unborn are also being harmed by air pollution (SO2) that will be reduced as a co-benefit of the mercury standard. This pollution has been linked to birth defects, low birth weight, premature births, stillbirths and infant deaths. The Evangelical Environmental Network is a ministry dedicated to the care of Gods creation. The Rev. Mitchell Hescox serves as President/CEO of The Evangelical Environmental Network publisher, Creation Care Magazine. He has testified before Congress, appeared on CNN, NPR, PRI and numerous radio programs both Christian and secular. He has also been named one of the ten Environmental Religious Saints by Huffington Post. Stay tuned!

It was only 5 years ago that, the USA and Canada suffered the largest pet food recall in history due to the use of Melamine. This additive is used for the purpose of increasing protein levels when added to vegetable proteins such as corn, soy and wheat. Subsequently, melamine is lethal to cats and dogs yet it is still being used! In fact, it was the primary reason for import refusal for numerous products including Jerky Treats all within the last several months. Recently, the FDA released a pet food safety video which according to expert, Susan Thixton, is full of misleading statements. Susan also researched the entire list of imported foods, both human and for pets which were rejected due to melamine. She has pleaded to no avail with major retailers who continue to sell these products to remove them from the shelves until there is solid proof that these pet products are not harmful. In support of Susans efforts, The Organic View left an invitation to Walmarts public relations voicemail on Thursday to join the conversation during this interview. Susan is taking action! She has now waged a campaign for pet parents to take action to protect our pets. In a letter to the FDA, she wrote, “our pleas to retailers to pull the treats are not helping. Any advice the FDA can share would be helpful.” If the imported pet food contains ingredients that are toxic to our pets, what can we do about it if there is no cooperation from the regulatory agencies, the manufacturer or the retailers? Can pet parents do something to protect their animal companions from consuming these toxic treats and foods? Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Susan Thixton, Founder of Truth About Pet Food about how you can take action! Stay tuned!

Author, Cal Orey -The Healing Powers of Honey - Apr 10,2012

Honey has been used in medicine for ages. The Ancient Egyptians recognized the value of honeybees and found a multitude of uses for honey as well as other gifts from honeybees such as bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, etc. In Cal Orey’s book, The Healing Powers of Honey: A Complete Guide to Nature’s Remarkable Nectar, you will find a comprehensive collection of information about honey ranging from recipes to historical facts and information. If you value your health and value the gifts from the honeybee, tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to Cal Orey. Stay tuned!

On March 28, 2012, in Federal District Court in Manhattan, family farmers filed their Notice of Appeal to Judge Naomi Buchwalds February 24th ruling dismissing Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association et al v. Monsanto. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will hear the farmers appeal, seeking to reinstate the case, which has received worldwide attention. The farmers are determined to move forward with their lawsuit challenging Monsantos patents on genetically engineered seed technologies in order to continue their pursuit of Declaratory Judgment Act court protection from Monsantos claims of patent infringement should their crops become contaminated by Monsantos seed. The large group of 83 Plaintiffs in OSGATA v. Monsanto is comprised of individual family farmers, independent seed companies and agricultural organizations. The total number of members within the plaintiff group exceeds 300,000 and includes many thousands of certified organic farmers. The Plaintiffs are not seeking any monetary compensation. Instead, the farmers are pre-emptively suing Monsanto and seeking court protection under the Declaratory Judgment Act, from Monsanto-initiated patent infringement lawsuits. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Jim Gerritsen, Maine organic seed farmer and President of lead Plaintiff, Organic Seed Growers And Trade Association to discuss the plight of these organic farmers who are determined to defend the right to grow food. Stay tuned!

Eric Mader, Attracting Native Pollinators - Apr 12,2012

Attracting Native Pollinators is the most comprehensive guide available for anyone interested in creating and managing pollinator habitat. Illustrated with hundreds of color photographs and dozens of specially created illustrations, Attracting Native Pollinators is divided into the following four detailed sections, pollinators and pollination, taking action, bees of North America, and creating a pollinator-friendly landscape. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, founded in 1971 and named after the extinct Xerces blue butterfly (Giaucopsyche xerces) is a nonprofit organization at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement habitat conservation programs. Over the last fifteen years, the Societys Pollinator Conservation Program has protected at-risk bumble bees, successfully advocated for new conservation provisions in the Farm Bill, and trained thousands of farmers, gardeners, educators, and land managers to protect and manage pollinator habitat. Contributing authors include Xerces Society scientists Eric Mader, Matthew Shepherd, Mace Vaughan, and Scott Hoffman Black, as well as Gretchen LeBuhn, Associate Professor of Biology at San Francisco State University and director of the Great Sunflower Project, the worlds largest citizen-science bee monitoring program. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Eric Mader, Assistant Pollinator Program Director, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Walter Haefeker - The Impact of GMO's on Bees - Apr 13,2012

The European community’s strong rejection of GMO’s is having a significant impact on the ability of American farmers to export their crops. Beekeepers around the world are protesting against GMO cultivation, because of the many impacts GMO enabled farming systems have on bees and bee products. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest Walter Haefeker to discuss the impact of GMO’s on our honeybees. Walter Haefeker is a professional beekeeper and has been serving as President of the European Professional Beekeepers Association (EPBA) since 2008. He is also on the Board of Directors of the German Professional Beekeepers Association (DBIB) and is the coordinator of the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations (Apimondia) Working Group 10 on GMOs and the impact on the beekeeping sector. Walter has authored numerous articles on coexistence between beekeeping and GMO cultivation.

Lisa Taylor -Your Farm in the City - Apr 16,2012

People think that if you want farm fresh organic food, you have to trek out to the country. However, thanks to the demand for locally grown organic food, conscious urban consumers are opting to grow their own food with whatever means they have available. In Your Farm in the City, An Urban Dweller’s Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals by Lisa Taylor and the Gardeners of Seattle Tilth, readers will find a myriad of helpful information and kid friendly instructions for utilizing space in the concrete jungle. Some of the chapters feature advice on sowing raised beds, containers and vertical planting to raising chickens, bees, rabbits and goats! This is a comprehensive guide specifically designed for people who are interested in options for farming in an urban environment, which can be tricky due to space limitations, regulations and zoning laws. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest Lisa Taylor, Program Manager, Childrens Education Seattle Tilth to discuss how you can create your own farm in the city! Lisa is the co-author of the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide and a frequent speaker on soils, compost, edible landscaping and children’s gardening. She facilitates trainings for teachers and others interested in schoolyard gardening and is passionate about teaching children and their parents where their food comes from and how to care for living things. Lisa lives in Seattle, Washington. Stay tuned!

The World Peace Diet - Dr. Will Tuttle - Apr 17,2012

There is an old expression “the way to reach a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Mass produced processed foods changed that as people became completely disconnected with how their food is grown, where it comes from and how food connects to their mind, body and soul. However, thanks to the organic movement and mankind’s reconnection with nature, people have once again become aware of the harmony found in our food. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to Dr. Will Tuttle about his new book, “The World Peace Diet, Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony.” Dr. Tuttle will be discussing the main ideas in his best-selling book, which has been called one of the most important books of the 21st century. It provides the foundation of a new society based on the truth of the interconnectedness of all life. Dr. Tuttle will make explicit the invisible connections between our culture, our food, and the source of our broad range of problems—and the way to a positive transformation in our individual and collective lives. Anyone wishing to understand the big picture of our culture and why we have the unyielding dilemmas we face, and how we can solve them, will be fascinated by these provocative, challenging, and ultimately inspiring ideas. Stay tuned! For more information, please visit: http://worldpeacediet.org, http://worldpeacediet.com and http://willtuttle.com

ExposeAnimalAbusers.org -Megan's Law For Animals - Apr 18,2012

The Animal Legal Defense Fund drafted and added an "Offender Registration and Community Notification" section to ALDF’s model laws collection in 2001. It was based on the statutory equivalents, that all state have since adopted, dubbed "Megans Laws" that deal with sex offenders. Since then a number of jurisdictions have followed this model concept introducing legislation to accomplish this goal with respect to animal abusers. To view a complete list of all states, please click here. Stephan K. Otto is an attorney and director of legislative affairs for the Animal Legal Defense Fund. In this capacity he oversees the development of animal protection laws at the local, state and federal levels. He is also an adjunct professor of law at Lewis & Clark Law School where he teaches an animal law legislation clinic. Mr. Otto is the author of various animal protection bills, statutes and ordinances in jurisdictions throughout the country. He is the publisher and editor of the Animal Protection Laws of the United States of America & Canada compendium (currently in its fifth edition), ALDF Model Animal Protection Laws collection, and annual comparative reports, State Animal Protection Laws Rankings and Canadian Animal Protection Laws Rankings. Mr. Otto speaks on an array of animal-related issues at hearings and presentations across the country. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to Stephan Otto, Esq. about this victory! Stay tune

Feng Shui- Nature's Blueprint For A Balanced Home And Garden - Apr 19,2012

Anyone who works with nature knows that there is a universal life force that is present. By design, nature created plants to have energy is perfectly balanced. This is one of the reasons why spending time gardening or being outdoors enables you to become grounded with a renewed sense of balance, peace and harmony. Feng Shui is the Chinese geomantic practice in which a structure or site is chosen or configured so as to harmonize with the spiritual forces that inhabit it. The word "feng" refers to the element of wind and “shui” water. The basic concept of Feng Shui is to maintain positive energy or encourage good “chi” for the purpose of balance and harmony. These principles can be applied inside your home as well as your home landscape. Homes and rooms that have been arranged according to Feng Shui principles are very attractive and the inhabitants, successful. Feng Shui was actually used in ancient China primarily, in landscape design in order to develop new communities. Today, people choose to utilize Feng Shui techniques for improving wealth, health or a personal relationship. San Dan Yi has been a Feng Shui Practitioner since 1998. San utilizes the Art of Placement for businesses and homes to create balanced and calm environments that are conducive to attracting Wealth, Loving Relationships, improved Health and the protection of family. San Dan Yi believes Feng Shui is a lifelong learning process. He is a proponent of traditional compass school theories and Tibetan Black Hat Sect. He most admires Lillian Woo who he feels made Feng Shui more simplified for the masses to understand. San has been most influenced by the teachings of Terah Kathryn Collins and the Western School of Feng Shui in Northern San Diego County. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to San Dan Yi about how you can create balance in your home and garden!

When it comes to finding a solution for some of the most commonplace issues such as fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive issues or extra weight, most people opt to reach for a pill, energy drink or some sort of remedy instead of relying upon on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. What if you could facilitate this process yourself without relying upon pills or chemical laden beverages? Clean is program designed to work with the body’s natural ability to heal itself by providing all the tools necessary to support and reactivate our body’s detoxification system to its fullest capabilities and can be easily incorporated into the busiest of schedules. Clean teaches you how to understand how our organs, hormones and enzymes work together by focusing on core concepts such as how toxins and stress create obstacles prohibiting the body from functioning normally, the impact of modern eating habits and how to remove obstacles and furnish our bodies with the things we need in order to maintain our energy and restore good health. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to Alejandro Junger, M.D. about the benefits of the Clean Program. Alejandro Junger, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology who spent years at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City and now practices in Los Angeles. In addition, after completing his medical training Junger studied Eastern medicine in India. He was the Medical Director of WE Care Holistic Health Center in Palm Springs, a world famous center for fasting, cleansing and detoxification. Currently, he is in private practice at the renowned Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and is the director of Integrative Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Stay tuned!

More and more conscious consumers are opting to grow their own food due to concerns about the effects of gmo’s, chemically laden conventional food and imported foods. Over the last few years, aquaponics has become the most popular method for growing your own food. By definition, aquaponics is the joint cultivation (growing), of fish and plants in a man-made re-circulating ecosystem that allows sustainable natural food growing without the use of harmful pesticides or chemical fertilizers. With the rapidly increasing demand for locally grown organic foods, aquaponics systems are being used in urban environments as well as in the suburbs. Sahib Aquaponics Research Farm is an urban, sustainable hybrid Aquaponics food garden in Winter Park, Florida USA. This project was inspired by the desire to empower one to be able to grow food locally and naturally without the use of harmful pesticides or chemical fertilizers. This became crucial due to numerous factors such as the spiraling food costs due to ever increasing reliance on fossil fuels, the undesirable genetic modifications of seeds and produce, an indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the growing processes of most our food, the resulting severe soil contamination and shortage of clean agricultural land, the acute shortage of fresh water and global climate change and the rapid increase of the world’s population and resulting increased demand of food and potential food shortages and security issues. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to Pardeep K. Vedi, the founder of Sahibs Aquaponic Produce Farm to discuss the amazing world of aquaponics. Stay tuned!

Marina Marchese -The American Honey Tasting Society - Apr 24,2012

The American Honey Tasting Society was founded in order to educate about the importance of preserving the diversity of our honey plants and to protect our honeybees. While there are many groups which advocate the importance of protecting our precious honeybees, this initiative also educates chefs, foodies and beekeepers about the culinary and health benefits as well through educational honey tastings. The organization was founded by honeybee expert, Marina Marchese who is a bestselling author, honeybee expert and authority on honey. Marina strongly believes in education and has also launched a series of educational Honey Tasting Laboratory Workshops to bring awareness to specific endangered honey plants named by Slow Foods the Ark of Taste. These programs are being held at her Red Bee Apiary in Weston, CT throughout the summer. In this special segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will be joined by Marina Marchese, author of Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper to discuss the importance of these beneficial plants as well as what you can do to protect our precious honeybees. Stay tuned! Marina Marchese, is a true renaissance woman and is also an entrepreneur. From her love of honeybees, she discovered the medicinal benefits created by her beloved honeybees. She decided that this was something that needed to be shared with the world and launched Red Bee ® Artisanal Honey. Marina has created an entire line of skin care products that are derived from the honeybee. As a true lover and defender of honeybees, she also educates people about the many misconceptions about bees and why people need to embrace the power that these special beings offer.

Transitioning From Urban To Country Rose Gardening - Apr 25,2012

As people move from the concrete jungle to the serenity of the country, gardening habits and routines also must change. In addition to adapting to different growing zones, plant selection and care are also critical. This especially applies to roses. Roses after all, are the most prized collection of any garden. It is said that Shakespeare once said, "Of all flowers me thinks the rose is best." In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to award winning Rosarian, Susan Fox, founder of Gaga’s Garden. About Susan Fox: As an avid horticulturist holding national awards for growing prize winning roses and award winning gardens, Gaga will share her knowledge with you. A master in the art of rose growing and garden design Gaga’s expertise includes speaking on growing and the care of roses to the Plano and Dallas Master Gardeners Groups. During her tenure as treasurer of the Northeastern Illinois Rose Society, her society was instrumental in having the rose named as the national flower by the President of the United States. As an avid gardener, speaker and consulting rosarian, Gaga is dedicated to perpetuating knowledge growing things the organic way in our gardens and particularly the planting and care of rose gardens. She is a past member of the board of the Dallas Rose Society and the Northeastern Illinois Rose Society.

Walter Haefeker: Protect Our Honeybees- Boycott Bayer - Apr 26,2012

There is a growing body of evidence that neonicotinoids are a major factor in the rapidly declining global bee losses. These chemicals also have a negative impact on human health as proven by the research conducted by Dr. Henk Tennekes and described in A Disaster In The Making. Honeybees are key pollinators that we depend upon in agriculture and as such remains an issue for the entire world. Many citizens are upset about the failure of politicians and regulators to stand up to corporate interests when it comes to protecting our health and the environment. It seems that we are powerless in the face of corporate power of the coal industry or the agrochemical industry. In whatever is left of our democracies, the choices we would like to make are not on the ballot. But there may be one "ballot" left to us: the dollar, the euro, the yen. Therefore, they are encouraging the public to take action by participating in a boycott of Bayer products.On April 27, there will be a demonstration by representatives from the international beekeeping community in Germany at Bayers Corporate Headquarters regarding this issue. Professional beekeeper, Walter Haefeker, who has been serving as President of the European Professional Beekeepers Association (EPBA) will also be participating.Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by Walter Haefeker to discuss how your dollars do matter and why you should boycott Bayer.

Life: You Can't Stop The Waves But You Can Learn How To Surf - Apr 27,2012

The meaning of success really depends upon the goals and aspirations of an individual. While some focus on the material things in life, others focus on area that they feel are substantial and more fulfilling such as balance, inner harmony and healthy relationships. Often, people will seek out new methods for self-improvement but become frustrated because there doesn’t seem to be one quick fix that will work for everyone. That is why an assessment of your own behavior, body language and communication are key. In Martin Shervington’s new book, Life: You Cant Stop The Waves But You Can Learn How To Surf, he takes the essence of many personal development approaches (including NLP) and turns it into a fun journey of self discovery. Covering everything from money, to relationships, to the hidden potential of the mind, you will be able to make real life changes that really last. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest Martin Shervington to discuss his newest book, Life!